
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Nicols Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN from $900 (21 Rentals)
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Nicols, St. Paul, MN Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Nicols?
Bedroom | Average Rent | Cheapest Rent | Highest Rent |
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Nicols Studio Apartments | $1,530 | $925 | $1,858 |
Nicols 1 Bedroom Apartments | $1,695 | $1,050 | $2,617 |
Nicols 2 Bedroom Apartments | $2,140 | $1,225 | $5,095 |
Nicols 3 Bedroom Apartments | $2,591 | $2,045 | $3,179 |
Browse Apartments in this Neighborhood
There are currently 21 rentals with your search options within a 2 mile radius of the Nicols Neighborhood of St. Paul, MN.
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Cheapest Available Nicols Apartments for Rent
 The cheapest available apartment rental in the Nicols area of Minneapolis, MN is a 1 Bed unit found at Metropolitan Towers priced from $1,099. Fox Ridge Estates has the second lowest priced unit, which is a 1 Bed apartment currently listed from $1,100. Here are the most affordable Nicols apartments for rent in Minneapolis, MN:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
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Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denC | 1BR,1BA | $1,099 |
Fox Ridge Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1,100 |
AIRE MSP Apartments | Piper | Affordable* | Studio,1BA | $1,158 |
Ballantrae Apartments | Wescott - Studio | Studio,1BA | $1,170 |
Bayberry Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1,245 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Nicols, MN
As of September 18, 2025 the best value apartment in the Nicols area is the $1.30 price per square foot 2 Bedroom Model at Blooming Meadows North in the in the Nicols neighborhood starting from $1,690. The second greatest value Nicols apartment is the 3Bd 2Bt (1269sqft) Model at Alden Pond starting at $2,295 with a $1.81 price per square foot in the Terra Glenn neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Nicols apartments based on price per square foot:
Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
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Blooming Meadows North | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.30 |
Alden Pond | 3Bd 2Bt (1269sqft) | 3BR,2BA | $1.81 |
Metropolitan Towers | 1.1+denD | 1BR,1BA | $1.04 |
Jade Lane Estates | 2 Bedroom | 2BR,1BA | $1.42 |
The Flats at Cedar Grove | The Boulevard | 1BR,1BA | $1.91 |
Royal Oaks Apartments | Long Meadow 1x1 | 1BR,1BA | $2.15 |
Fox Ridge Estates | One Bedroom | 1BR,1BA | $1.52 |
The Pointe at Cedar Grove | One Bed One Bath - Upgraded | 1BR,1BA | $1.95 |
Surrey Gardens Apartments | 1BR, 1BA Walkout | 1BR,1BA | $2.00 |
Bayberry Place | A1 | 1BR,1BA | $1.92 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Nicols Apartments
What is the Cheapest Studio apartment in Nicols?
Currently the most affordable Cheap Studio Apartment in Nicols is at AIRE MSP Apartments listed at $1,158.
How much is rent for a Cheap One Bedroom Nicols Apartment?
The lowest price for a Cheap One Bedroom Nicols Apartment is $1,099 at Metropolitan Towers.
What is the lowest price for a Cheap Two Bedroom Nicols Apartment for rent?
Today's best deal for a Cheap Two Bedroom Apartment in Nicols is starting from $1,285 at Fox Ridge Estates.
What is the most affordable Nicols Three Bedroom Apartment?
The best deal on a cheap Nicols Three Bedroom Apartment rental is at Ballantrae Apartments and starts from $2,045.
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